My Dream Has Come True! (Long)

OMG, OMG, OMG!!! I cannot believe it has happened, especially the way it happened!This past Saturday I got a call from a very prominent cake shop owner asking me if they could send business my way for spring, as they are getting really busy...well, he!! yes! So we were talking and talking and found out that the owner has been diagnosed with a medical problem that hinders their ability to work in this business and they found out that I am looking for a space to rent as I am growing and growing. I went to look at the shop....Holy Moly! 60 qt hobart, 20 qt hobart, double gas blodgett oven, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, 2 tasting rooms, 2400sq ft, At this point I am drooling.

This owner is looking for the "right person" to take over their "baby". They talked to 3 other people who wanted to buy it and they think that I am the right person....next week we are signing the papers, the business and ALL the paid in full equipment is MINE!!!! I bought the cake business, with an unbelievably low rent! Unbelievably low down payment and unbelievably low cost. It is truly a miracle. God has blessed me beyond belief! I have been dreaming about this forever. I have been decorating for 33 years and just dreamed of this day!Everything is ready in the shop, I can just walk in and start business! I keep the name and the cake orders....tons! I bring my business into it and go from there!Now it will take my entire life savings, but it is just money and this is my dream!

I am still in shock, got some legal stuff to do, but they are making it really easy. Oh, the shop has a paid spot in the BIG time wedding show in Jan.I cannot believe this has happened. When I think about all the scenarios that I was considering....this one wasn't even on the table and voila! It happened.Thanks for letting me rant, I am so excited that I could wet myself!Wish me luck!

I am having my sister drive up from Fla to sit in with me on the "fine print". She has a head for these things and can read people and situations. My Dad,88, is also coming. He taught me to decorate back in '76 in his bakery. He will be so elated and proud.I thank you all for your good wishes! I knew I had to share with my neighbors in this community. Even though I have been professionally decorating for all these years, I have learned so much from everyone here at CC. It is just another success story from CC.

You have just become yet another idol for me on this site!! I looked at your photos.....OMG!! Get ready to roll up your sleeves--once people get a look at what you can do, you are going to be quite the busy baker!

Good for you and please keep us in the loop so we can dream along with you!!

OH MY GOSH!!! Congratulations!! That is so exciting. Best of luck in your new business. But by the looks of your cakes (absolutely gorgeous!) you don't need luck cuz you have all the incredible talent. Congratulations again and keep us posted on your success!

I'm getting all choked up for you!!! How truly wonderful!!! You read about stuff like this in novels, but it's nice to know that it actually happens to real people occasionally. Yay you for taking the leap of faith! Best of luck to you!!!!